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Townsville Community Comes Together for the Out of the Shadows Walk
More than 120 community members came together for the Out of the Shadows walk in Townsville, creating a meaningful opportunity for connection, reflection and suicide prevention awareness.
The event included speeches from people sharing their lived experiences, followed by a rose petal ceremony accompanied by the Allegretto Choir. These moments provided space for participants to remember loved ones, reflect on their own experiences and support one another.
TSPN was proud to be part of the event’s working group, facilitated by UnitingCare’s StandBy and Lifeline services. The walk brought community members, local services and support groups together, highlighting the importance of connection and accessible support across Townsville.
Following the ceremony, attendees stayed to enjoy a free BBQ breakfast, connect with others and speak with representatives from local organisations. These included SOSBA, AURORA – Townsville Private Clinic, Neami National’s Townsville Medicare Mental Health Centre, Lifeline, StandBy and TSPN.
Thank you to everyone who attended, shared their experiences and helped make the Out of the Shadows walk a welcoming and supportive community event.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Townsville region, the Wulgurukaba of Gurambilbarra and Yunbenun and the Bindal people. We further acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Palm Island, the Manbarra people and the Historical Custodians the Bwgcolman people (many tribes). We pay our respects to their cultures, their ancestors and their Elders, past and present and all future generations. We also extend that respect to all the other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from other regions who are a vital part of our community.
We acknowledge all people who have had any direct experience of suicide including those who have attempted suicide or those that have been impacted or bereaved by suicide. We acknowledge their courage and tenacity to carry and move through the immense pain. The voice of people with lived experience is essential in the development of the work that we do.
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